Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Overview
3 years full time / 6 years part time
3 years
February, July
February, July
There’s no better time than now to enrol in a Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Equip yourself for a future in any hospitality managerial position as you learn the ins and outs of all arenas within the service industry, learning how to lead and make critical decisions in real-world scenarios. This degree paves the way towards opportunities working in hotels, theme parks, resort clubs, cruise lines and event management. If you already have hospitality experience, this course could be exactly what you need to progress into a managerial role.
Developed with industry and academic experts for career success
This degree covers foundational business subjects alongside specialised hospitality management subjects. In their first-year, students learn fundamental knowledge and skills for management. At second-year level, subjects are mainly dedicated to hospitality management. The third year subjects are designed to further enhance and consolidate advanced skills and knowledge, preparing students for specialised fields or advanced career pathways.
Students may choose to graduate with a Bachelor of Hospitality Management with a Marketing Specialisation.
Career Pathways
Where will the Bachelor of Hospitality Management take me?
Upon graduation you could work in the following management and supervisory positions in event and tourism industry enterprises or operations.
- Food and Beverage Attendant
- Bar Attendant
- Event Assistant
- Event Operations Assistant
- Wine Retailer
- Event Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Function Centre Manager
- Winery Supervisor
- Reception Centre Manager
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Motel Manager
Course Details
Class Schedule
Classes run across mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday.
Assessment Methods
Throughout the degree you will be assessed through a combination of examinations, tests, group and individual reports and projects, essays, self-reflections, oral presentations, debates, case studies, role plays and infographics, among others.
Units of Study
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at Melbourne Polytechnic are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part-time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Description | Year | Semester |
| HMG107 | Economic Principles | Core | This subject introduces students to the core principles of micro and macroeconomic, models and policies. In addition, students will gain an understanding on the significance of micro and macroeconomic tools in the decision-making process of businesses and industry. The impact of policies related to micro and macroeconomics will be also applied within the Australian private and public sectors. Students will be able to critically identify the interrelationship between macroeconomic decisions and the global context. | 1 | |
| HMG101 | Accounting for Managers | Core | This subject introduces students to the concepts of accounting and management decision-making; and provides accounting and decision-making skills to apply in the business context. You will develop knowledge of business analysis, financial planning, performance management, and costing principles to make effective management decisions. This subject also introduces organisational theory, ethics, business strategies and cash flow. | 1 | 1 |
| HMG102 | Introduction to Information Technology | Core | This course introduces the Information technology (IT) discipline in several ways, to enable students to build an appreciation for the various IT employment opportunities. It will explore the IT discipline at large, including professional opportunities. It will also explore several emerging technologies, including business analytics and artificial intelligence. Overall, students will learn solid foundations in IT and the skills necessary to pursue a successful career in the field. | 1 | 1 |
| HMG103 | Marketing Principles | Core | The subject aims to provide students with foundational understanding of the crucial marketing concepts and their application in contemporary business setting. The subject delves into vital topics, including environmental scanning, customer decision making, marketing mix dynamics, sustainable marketing practices and a global vision of marketing. Students are required to craft a comprehensive marketing plan and engage in teamwork addressing the intricacies involved in launching a suitable product in the present-day market. | 1 | 1 |
| HMG104 | Food and Beverage Operations | Core | This subject provides students with the knowledge and practical framework for the operations of food and beverage services. Through hands-on experiences in a supervised food and beverage environment, students gain practical skills and experiences by undertaking a range of operational tasks and regulatory obligations inherent in a real food and beverage business and explore their impact on the customer experience. The subject also provides training in Responsible Service of Alcohol and software commonly used in food and beverage operations. | 1 | 1 |
| HMG105 | Management Fundamentals | Core | This subject introduces students to the concepts, principles and theories of contemporary management practice. Furthermore, students will gain an overarching appreciation of the discipline of management through activities designed to analyse diverse organisational scenarios. The application of theoretical knowledge will allow students to evaluate various management styles in different organisations and consider major contemporary issues such as sustainability, ethics and social responsibility in organisational analysis and decision-making. | 1 | 2 |
| HMG106 | Introduction to Business Law | Core | The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the fundamentals of law in a business context. The subject introduces students to the framework of the Australian legal system and to the business structures operating in Australia. It provides an overview of some of the major areas of the law that impact on commercial activities. The subject examines the Australian legal system, the way laws are made and areas of the law that are relevant to the operation of businesses including contracts, torts, consumer protection, competition law, insurance law, business entity law, bankruptcy law and employment and workplace law. | 1 | 2 |
| HMG108 | People and Culture | Core | The subject provides the students with a foundational understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) theories and processes exploring aspects like human resource planning, job analysis and design, recruitment and selection, performance management, talent retention, and legal compliance. Students will examine case scenarios, recognising the strategic role that HRM plays in helping organisations navigate the competitive challenges of contemporary businesses. | 1 | 2 |
| HMG201 | Food and Beverage Management | Core | The purpose of this subject is to cultivate the ability to analyse and apply operational event management principles in practical contexts. Students will collaboratively engage in staging and managing an event, applying theoretical knowledge and ethical considerations to its planning, marketing, management, execution and evaluation. The staged event serves as a platform to gain a comprehensive perspective on various operational challenges within the events management domain. | 2 | 1 |
| HMG202 | Accommodation Management | Core | The purpose of this subject is to provide an overview of the accommodation industry and introduce students to the complexities of managing accommodation businesses with the focus on reservations, front office and housekeeping operations. Students will learn key areas of accommodation management from guest reservations to arrival, housekeeping and maintenance services, night audit, guest safety and property security, through to guest departure and the interactions between related departments. Students will also develop practical skills and knowledge required to work in accommodation businesses by using industry standard management information systems. | 2 | 1 |
| HMG203 | Event Management | Core | The purpose of this subject is to cultivate the ability to analyse and apply operational event management principles in practical contexts. Students will collaboratively engage in staging and managing an event, applying theoretical knowledge and ethical considerations to its planning, marketing, management, execution and evaluation. The staged event serves as a platform to gain a comprehensive perspective on various operational challenges within the events management domain. | 2 | 2 |
| HMG204 | Business Finance | Core | This subject examines the dynamics of capital markets from the eyes of both investors and those that raise capital. It explores all the main issues in this area including where and how capital is sourced, the cost of capital, capital structure and its optimisation. Students gain an understanding of the principles and concepts of corporate finance and capital markets, including the topical area of dividends and dividend policy. Students work with financial mathematics and statistics, identify key theories, concepts and options relating to organisational financial management and corporate finance, and learn appropriate methods of managing short term assets, minimising risk and maximising return on investment and the ethical issues present in these financial decisions. | 2 | 2 |
| HMG301 | Sustainable Management | Core | This subject embarks on a transformative journey into sustainable management, unravelling the complexities of sustainable business development. It immerses students in the interactions between the economic, social, and environmental pillars of sustainability, fostering a deep understanding of their integration with industry practices. Students will delve into the strategic alignment of business operations with sustainable principles and cultivate the ability to craft actionable and strategic recommendations for business sustainability. The subject equips students with the knowledge and expertise to drive positive change, contributing to a more sustainable and ethical future across various sectors and industries. | 3 | 1 |
| HMG302 | Strategic Management | Core | This subject provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of revenue management in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will analyse the market, forecast demand and develop revenue management strategies in relation to pricing, channel distribution, inventory and capital investment. Using a revenue management software, students will perform the duties of revenue managers by making decisions on a range of areas to maximise the hotel’s revenue. By consistently reflecting on their decisionmaking process throughout the competition cycles, students develop insights into the outcomes stemming from diverse revenue management strategies. | 3 | 1 |
| HMG303 | Capstone Project | Core | This final-year capstone subject equips students with advanced strategic skills that synthesise theoretical knowledge and practical expertise obtained throughout their academic journey, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of strategic decision-making. The subject centres on real-world problemsolving, prompting students to actively identify, select, employ and refine relevant knowledge to critically evaluate and develop practical, ethical, and sustainable solutions to complex business challenges. Students are immersed in collaborative, multidisciplinary industry projects to enhance their experiential learning. Students may also engage in a guided project for a real business as student-consultants. This multifaceted learning experience solidifies students’ readiness for the intricate demands of the dynamic industry landscape. | 3 | 2 |
| HMG304 | Revenue Management | Core | This subject provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of revenue management in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will analyse the market, forecast demand and develop revenue management strategies in relation to pricing, channel distribution, inventory and capital investment. Using a revenue management software, students will perform the duties of revenue managers by making decisions on a range of areas to maximise the hotel’s revenue. By consistently reflecting on their decisionmaking process throughout the competition cycles, students develop insights into the outcomes stemming from diverse revenue management strategies. | 3 | 2 |
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Fees & Costs
Fee-paying Places
| Per year | $13000 |
| Per semester | $6500 |
| Per year | $20800 |
| Per semester | $10400 |
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After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
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Hospitality courses at Melbourne Polytechnic
Requirements
All Applicants
All applicants are required to attend an interview.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Successful completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score and a study score of at least 20 in any English.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Successful completion of a VET diploma.
Applicants with higher education
A complete or incomplete higher education qualification.
Applicants with work and life experience
Relevant industry or life experience.
Higher Education Admissions Criteria
As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:
If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.
If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.
If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.
If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency
English: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Next Steps
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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.
You may also be required to attend an interview to discuss your career plans, aptitude and understanding of your chosen course of study and the requirements of tertiary study. (This may be conducted face-to-face or by through a video conference call using Zoom or other application).
During your interview, you may be asked to provide:
- Your CV outlining your relevant work and life skills and experience
- Any letters of reference from employers
- Documents relating to prior study including course transcripts and subject outlines from other Higher Education Providers if you wish to apply for credit
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